Housing Authority of the City of Iola Public Housing Iola, KS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Housing Authority of the City of Iola is a Public Housing community in Iola, KS with 146 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $381/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 4 months.
146
total units
95%
occupancy
$381
avg resident rent
4 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 N Washington Ave, Iola, KS 66749 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,730/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,399/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 21% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 44% |
How to apply at Housing Authority of the City of Iola
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 217 N Washington Ave, Iola; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$381/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Iola
- Parkford Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- River Valley Homes LIHTCPB Section 8
- River Valley Homes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cedarbrook Estates LIHTCPB Section 8
← All subsidized housing in Iola
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Housing Authority of the City of Iola have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Housing Authority of the City of Iola?
Residents report average rents near $381/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Housing Authority of the City of Iola?
Contact the management office at 217 N Washington Ave in Iola. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.